Enryakuji

The Enryakuji Shrine was a prominent temple home to several warrior monks that were enlisted by the Kamakura Minamoto.

History
Yamashiro Province was home to numerous prominent temples. One such temple was the Enryakuji; commanding considerable wealth and home to proficient warrior monks, their support could greatly aid the Minamoto cause. Alternatively, sacking the temple could provide a quick source of funds. In those trying times of the Genpei War, Minamoto Yoritomo dispatched an envoy to Enryakuji at once in 1188 and enlisted their aid.